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These Grilled Fruit Kebabs are made with fresh chunks of your favorite fruit, skewered and grilled to get a light smoky charred flavor, then served with a tangy chili lime vinaigrette. And it's all on the table in 20 minutes!
Super simple. Super refreshing. Absolutely delicious. These grilled fruit skewers are just so awesome guys. It's the perfect treat for a hot summer day, like this grilled mango!
Serve them alongside these yummy orange creamsicle popsicles to keep cool all summer long.
And the chili lime vinaigrette just takes it over the top. I mean what better way to add some zest to your fruit than a little chili lime? This stuff is SO GOOD.
Who else loves summer as much as I do? I'm so excited that it's here. I feel like we waited so long and the winter was just so cold. I am so ready.
**This easy to make Strawberry and Almond Galette and this amazingly light but decadent Meyer Lemon Souffle with Fresh Raspberry Coulis are some other awesome summery desserts**
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Why This Recipe Works
- Fruit is cut in large enough pieces to skewer and grill without it falling off.
- The vinaigrette can be made in the short time the fruit is being grilled. It can also be made the day before.
- The chili lime vinaigrette adds the perfect amount of spice and tartness to the sweet fruit.
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Step By Step Instructions
To grill, heat the grill to 400 degrees and get all your fruit skewered.
Brush with olive oil and grill for about 10 minutes, flipping half way through.
In the meantime, combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine (you can do this step the day before if you're trying to save time).
Remove the grilled fruit skewers from the grill, drizzle with the chili lime vinaigrette, and serve.
You can also remove all the fruit from the skewers and place in a bowl to make a fruit salad. Just drizzle the vinaigrette over the fruit after placing it in the bowl.
Expert Tips:
- Any fruit that can be skewered will work for this recipe. I lean towards tropical fruit as I personally enjoy the flavor more. You will need a total of 5 cups.
- Fruit should be cut in large enough pieces that it can be easily skewered; about 1-2" minimum.
- Brush the fruit skewers and the grill with olive oil to prevent the kebabs from sticking.
- Serve the grilled fruit over gelato or frozen yogurt for a summery treat.
- Serve with fresh homemade lemon curd for something extra special.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Fruit Kebabs be made ahead of time? Fruit kebabs can be made a day in advance to save time. Cut up the fruit and skewer it. Place it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic and store in the fridge. Drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- How do I keep them from browning? If you make the fruit skewers ahead of time, drizzle them with lemon juice and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them from browning.
- What fruit can you cook? Any fruit such as mango, pineapple, kiwi, strawberries, papaya, melon, bananas, apples, peaches, large orange or grapefruit segments, etc. Basically, any fruit you can skewer can be grilled.
- How long do you grill fruit? Fruit can be grilled for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size. If it is grilled too long, it could become mushy. I grill for 10 minutes so it keeps its crisp texture, but gets the smoky grilled flavor.
- What can I eat with grilled fruit? These fruit kebabs can be served as a mid-day summer snack, an appetizer or a dessert. They are great served with yogurt, ice cream, lemon curd or just by themselves straight off the skewer.
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Recipe
Grilled Fruit Kebabs
Ingredients
- 1 cup mango diced
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- 1 cup peaches diced
- 1 cup kiwis diced
- 1 cup papaya diced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- Bamboo skewers
Chili Lime Vinaigrette:
- 1 ½ tsp. chili lime seasoning
- 3 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. honey
Instructions
- Heat the grill to 400 degrees and make the fruit skewers.
- Brush the skewers and the grill with olive oil and place them on the grill for 10 minutes, flipping once.
- Remove from grill and drizzle with chili lime vinaigrette. Serve on the skewers or remove and place in a bowl.
Chili Lime Vinaigrette:
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Can be made ahead - will keep in the fridge for several weeks.
Expert Tips:
- Any fruit that can be skewered will work for this recipe. I lean towards tropical fruit as I personally enjoy the flavor more. You will need a total of 5 cups.
- Fruit should be cut in large enough pieces that it can be easily skewered; about 1-2" minimum.
- Brush the fruit skewers and the grill with olive oil to prevent the kebabs from sticking.
- Serve the grilled fruit over gelato or frozen yogurt for a summery treat.
- Serve with fresh homemade lemon curd for something extra special.
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